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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 191.12 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 191.12 and 94.90 is: 130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 191.12 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/191.12 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 191.12 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 18,137.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,137.29/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.96

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